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velveeta mac cheese

Velveeta Mac and Cheese

A Simple and Delicious Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe the Whole Family will Love

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About velveeta cheese macaroni
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 370 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • (4 oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and keep warm in the pan.

  2. While the macaroni is cooking, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. Lightly salt the butter after it has melted.

  3. With the heat on medium-high, slowly stir in the flour a little at a time.

  4. After a paste has formed, slowly add the milk, stirring constantly.

  5. Add the half-and-half, mustard and the salt to the pan. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

  6. Add the cheese cubes and stir until the cheese has melted.

  7. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked noodles and stir gently until well combined.

  8. Stir in additional chunks of Velveeta cheese if desired.  Sprinkle mac and cheese with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving (6 g)
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 894mg39%
Potassium 359mg10%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 297mg30%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.